The one-year contract will send as many as 10,000 M4/M4A1s to U.S. allies in Africa and the Near East. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com) Connecticut-based Colt’s Manufacturing last week was awarded a significant Pentagon security assistance contract. The $57.72 million firm-fixed-price contract announced by the U.S. Army on Thursday covers delivery of up to 10,000 M4 and

Robert Himber, aka N.E. MacDougald, became unresponsive after completing the most technical portion of a difficult climb in Colorado. (Photo: Panteo Productions) The Vietnam-era Army veteran who wrote and taught under the name of N.E. MacDougald passed away last weekend while climbing in Telluride. Himber, 74, of Grand Junction, was identified this week by the

Available with a black oxide finish, the Compact V3 is priced at $915 MSRP (Photo: Remington) Featuring a 22-inch barrel and a shorter length of pull, the newest addition to Big Green’s V3 line of autoloading shotguns is pitched to smaller statured users. The new 12 gauge shotgun, announced Friday, uses the same V3 VersaPort

Realtree Timber is the latest pattern to come from Realtree’s lab. (Photo: Realtree) Realtree rolls outs a brand new pattern for hunting season, launching the Realtree Timber design. Taking notes from renowned waterfowl hunters, industry insiders and local experts and guides, Realtree incorporated new technology and printing to deliver the waterfowl pattern the company said

The thread adapter is designed for 9×19 and 9×39 AK rifles. (Photo:Samson Mfg.) Samson Manufacturing helps out AK fan with a series of new thread adapters designed for 9×19 and 9×39 AK style rifles with 14×1 LH threaded muzzles. Made from 17-4 stainless or 4140 carbon steel, the new AK thread adapters fit most standard

SureFire adds the E2D Defender Ultra, top, and Tactical to its lights series. (Photo: SureFire) SureFire expands its light series adding two new models into its E2D Defender lineup with the addition of the E2D Defender Tactical and E2D Defender Ultra. The E2D Tactical is a single output light while the E2D Ultra offers dual

Leaders of the Second Amendment Foundation giving opening remarks on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Chicago. (Photo: Daniel Terrill/Guns.com) The Second Amendment Foundation kicked off the annual Gun Rights Policy Conference on Saturday in Chicago, marking the 33rd gathering for gun rights groups to discuss policy agendas. Joe Tartaro, President of the Second Amendment Foundation,

The Rex Zero 1 Tactical Compact is a smaller version of the Rex Firearms’ Rex Zero 1 Tactical. (Photo: Rex Firearms) Rex Firearms expands its Rex Zero 1 pistol offerings, adding a new model to the mix — the Rex Zero 1 Tactical Compact. Building on the Rex Zero 1 Tactical, the new Compact version

The new 300 HAM’R is now shipping to consumers. (Photo: Wilson Combat) Wilson Combat’s latest ammunition offering, the 300 HAM’R, is officially on its way to consumers the company announced Thursday. First announced in August, the 300 HAM’R is specifically designed for the AR platform. Loaded with Horandy 150-grain SST bullets, the ammunition delivers a

The special edition SR1911 is coated in red and features special NRA and 2A engravings. (Photo: Davidson’s) Davidson’s Gallery shows its support for the NRA with the launch of a special edition NRA Ruger SR1911 pistol, available exclusively on Gallery of Guns and through Davidson’s dealers. The Ruger SR1911 NRA Special Edition pistol features a

Although funded in a $20 million campaign, Question 1 was only narrowly approved by voters and has been in a holding pattern since 2016 after the state attorney general deemed it unenforceable. (Photo: Nevadans for Background Checks) A Bloomberg-backed group is moving forward with an appeal of a lawsuit to enact a dormant gun control

UPDATE: Cody Wilson was reportedly arrested by Taiwanese authorities Friday night. Click here for the story. Taiwan’s Criminal Investigation Bureau, roughly the state’s version of the FBI, have begun a “preventive investigation” into Wilson’s whereabouts. (Photo: DefDist) The controversial 3D gun pioneer may be settling into a new life in non-extradition Taiwan as authorities in

A Wayne County Commissioner on Tuesday unveiled a plan for new limits, taxes, mental screening and background checks on the sale of ammunition. District 6 Commissioner Reggie “Reg” Davis, a radio host who entered politics after his brother was fatally shot, announced the multi-pronged proposal at a press conference held at his family’s mausoleum space.

Project Stealth uses a mixture of carbon fiber and steerhide for an outside-the-box approach to concealment. (Photo: 1791 Gunleather) 1791 Gunleather pairs leather with carbon fiber in a new holster series known as Project Stealth, uses CX6 carbon fiber mixed with heavy native steerhide to bring comfort and durability to the holster series. The company

A federal judge held the replacement stocks become vital component parts once installed, thus safeguarded under the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. (Photo: Slide Fire) A federal judge this week threw out a class action lawsuit filed by survivors of the Route 91 Harvest shooting against a company whose product was used by

The Intercept is the latest scope series to enter Truglo’s inventory. (Photo: Truglo) Truglo announced a new line of riflescopes, the Illuminated-Reticle Hunting Scope Series, designed specifically for hunters. The new line includes four models in total — 3-9×42 with duplex reticle or MOA reticle as well as 4-12x44mm also with duplex reticle or MOA.

The SwitchBack S was created to serve SureFire EDCL1-T and EDCL2-T users. (Photo: Thyrm) Thyrm introduces a new flashlight accessory compatible with new SureFire flashlights, launching the SwitchBack S. The design builds upon Thyrm’s SwitchBack Backup, but now accommodates the SureFire EDCL1-T and EDCL2-T. The SwitchBack S also continues to work alongside most legacy E-Series

Incumbent U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz this week picked up the endorsement of the National Rifle Association in his fierce race against his Democratic opponent, U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke. Cruz, a Republican who has served as the junior senator from Texas since 2013, is fighting to stay in Washington and help ensure a thin GOP majority

Wilson, 31, is now wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service. The high-profile leader of an effort to distribute digital gun plans is now wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service on sexual assault charges. Cody Wilson, head of Austin, Texas-based Defense Distributed, which is geared to supply 3D firearm files and desktop milling units, is the

Cody Wilson, president of Defense Distributed, updated the audience at the Gun Rights Policy Conference in September 2017 about his company’s lawsuit over 3D printed guns against the State Department as well as the evolution of the topic. (Photo: Christen Smith/Guns.com) The gun rights advocate who has led a multi-year legal battle against the government

The AmmoPal comes in three colors and offers an easier means to dispense shotgun shells. (Photo: GSM Outdoors) GSM Outdoors announced its recent acquisition of AmmoPal — a new product designed to easily dispense shotgun shells. AmmoPal, created for shotgun hunters as well as target shooters, will take up residence under GSM Outdoors’ Shooting Made

Former New York Mayor Micheal Bloomberg formed Everytown as Mayors Against Illegal Guns in 2006 and, largely from his own funds, supports its work today with an umbrella that includes groups such as Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action. (Photo: Micheal Bloomberg) The national gun control organization backed by former New York Mayor Micheal

The Birmingham Police Department is trying out a new piece of less-lethal gear that may become standard issue in the future. Las Vegas-based Wrap Technologies bill their Bola Wrap 100 device as a safe and effective remote restraint system that does not use pain compliance to bring results. The handheld device about the size of

Chief James Craig has been the head of the Detroit Police Department since 2013. (Photo: DPD) This week Sig announced that special reaction teams in Michigan’s largest city will be using the company’s M400 AR platform. In a release from the New Hampshire-based firearms giant, Sig detailed that the Detroit Police Department has adopted the

Starline adds .222 Remington to its brass inventory. (Photo: Starline Brass) Starline Brass introduces a new rifle caliber to its lineup of brass, announcing the .222 Remington “Triple Deuce.” Produced with the same standards as Starline’s current offerings, the .222 Remington rifle brass offers versatility to shooters looking to take it to the range or

A gunfight between police an armed felon near Chicago saw a local concealed carry permit holder lend a hand. The incident occurred last Thursday at about 5:17 p.m. when Cicero Police Officer Luis Duarte and his partner attempted to pull over a black Mercedes driving erratically near I-55. The occupant of the Mercedes, Daniel Mageo,

Magpul is on a roll with the new releases, adding more products to its 2018 inventory including a full line of clothing for the fall season. The fall 2018 apparel lineup includes shirts, sweaters, pants and jackets all designed to keep gun and Magpul enthusiasts comfortable in all conditions. “Designed and focused around the shooting

Fix It Stick introduces new tools, like the 1911 Bushing Wrench pictured above, to its inventory. (Photo: Fix it Sticks) Fix It Sticks announced new additions to its maintenance lineup, introducing four new tools for its Fix It Sticks system. The new tools include a 1911 Bushing Wrench, Broadhead Wrench, Mini Pry-Bar and Bottle Opener.